The Road to a Billion | Part 3

6/14/2024

18 minutes

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The Road to a Billion | Part 3

About this podcast

Join us for part two of the Road to a Billion in Assets series as Vikram Raya, CEO and Cofounder of Viking Capital, reveals the nine key components that have driven their incredible growth in the multifamily real estate sector.

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How Viking Capital from scrappy upstart to the $1B AUM big leagues. Get ready as we pull back the curtain to reveal the blood, sweat, and tears on the trail to real estate private equity glory. In this episode, join Vikram Raya, CEO and Co-founder of Viking Capital, as he dives deep into the challenges and triumphs encountered on the journey to rapidly growing their Assets Under Management (AUM). Hear firsthand about: The biggest challenges faced during rapid growth and how they were overcome.

Key takeaways

  • The biggest challenges faced during rapid growth and how they were overcome.
  • Adapting operations and talent to support larger funds and investments.
  • Aligning as co-founders and navigating tensions from hypergrowth—loss of control, communication challenges, and clashing egos.
  • Strategies for pushing boundaries to grow and scale while being financially mindful. Key lessons learned about managing $1B in assets and leading a thriving company with a dynamic team.
  • As Viking Capital approaches the $1B+ AUM milestone, Vikram shares their ambitious goals for the next stage of growth, including potential expansion into new asset classes.